Sunset Strokes

Always opt for a window seat. You never know what amazing things you’ll see 40,000 ft /12,000 m in the air.

Church of Rock

Sorry, not rock ‘n’ roll…but something cooler, maybe. Temppeliaukio is an epic church in Helsinki, constructed directly inside a solid mound of excavated rock. Because, why not? Solid rock? Challenge accepted.

Its roof is a giant copper dome. Its ceiling is a giant copper disk, held up by hundreds of slits and bars circling the edge of the church. Natural light filters in from the slits above; excellent acoustics reflecting off of the natural rock walls. The visual and aural senses are…tickled…

Tea in Tainan

Nothing like a good rest inside the 慢慢鳩 Dove Tail Cuisine cafe on Tainan’s historic Shennong Street. The cafe had a rustic, yet modern feel. Brick adorned the walls, accented with brightly colored ceramic displays. Wooden shelves and tables were distributed throughout, crafted from their very own woodworking shop in back.

Whether taking a break from travel or work, a relaxing stop at a local cafe always picks me up. Each cafe offers its own charm and personality to take in while I sip, sip, and sip away…

Red Temple of the South

Visiting 台灣孔廟, an old Confucian temple in Tainan. The faded, uneven colors gave it a unique sense of age and wisdom.

Spaceship

One of the tallest in the world. 509 meters up and into the clouds, the spacecraft is ready for launch.

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The others don’t even come close.

Nature’s Reclamation

When humanity’s time has come, nature will quietly return to reclaim the land that it once possessed.